Equal In God's Eye

REFRAIN

What does sets us above the pack;
the throng, the herd the mob?
And, do all these most righteous things
bring us nearer to our God?

Does walking upright, head held high
give clear sight from aloft
thus showing those who walk on four
as merely God's cast offs?

   What does sets us above the pack;
   the throng, the herd the mob?
   And, do all these most righteous things
   bring us nearer to our God?

Do denizens of air and sea
fall farther from God's grace,
And, are the golden buzzing bees
so damned to be erased?

   What does sets us above the pack;
   the throng, the herd the mob?
   And, do all these most righteous things
   bring us nearer to our God?

Or, will we find on judgment day
bound to, entombed surprised
when we realize all God's creations 
are equal in His eyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Helbaoui Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 8:14 AM
We sure are lucky to be one of His creations and must be grateful for He has given us the mentality to choose what is right from what is wrong unlike his other creations. A great write, Sami
Lewis Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 8:14 AM
So beautiful for His word says HE REIGNS UPON THE JUST AND THE UNJUST. FOR WE DID NOT CREATE OURSELVES. Have a beautiful week. Simmplissity
Debole Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Excellent! Point well taken and so beautifully expressed. - Gail
Konos Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM
Wish you could get the opportunity to show this to David Foster...WOW would be a National Hit Classic... Try sending it to him....Just Google David Foster....everyone has heard his music through the years...
Harper Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 8:37 PM
What a perfect idea for a poem and you explain so well, enjoyed it thoroughly!
Arowolo Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM
So true.Beautiful piece of work,Debbie....Good job.
Johnson Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 3:31 PM
It is God's grace upon our face that answers all these questions. When little lambs and puppy dogs beguile us with their charm. How could we think of doing them the slightest bit of harm. I know this got a little off the track, but all God's creatures deserve concideration and respect. Even rats. :) I guess. :) Great poem Debbie, wonderful reminder to be kind.
Harvey Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Hi Equal in God's Eyes conveys a wellness that lives within.. "golden buzzing bees seems almost fairytale-like. This is one to read more than once! Thx, Jan
Collins Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Hi Debbie - Wish I could think of a tune for you. The cadence is outshined only by the message. love, Kathy
Guzzi Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 6:30 AM
There is no contest, I'm trying to compose hymns for our church services..this could be for Earth Day? If anyone knows of a sound track which the meter of the words would work for let me know please. It's 8/6/8/6..mostly ;)
Gasun Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 2:49 AM
An outstanding ballad you've composed my dear friend Deb! I love it very much and i feel like singing with praise while reading it! A winning piece for me! Thank you so much for sharing and God bless you always! love and hugs, Leonora
Johnson Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 7:43 PM
should do well in the contest Deb
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Great one on the topic chosen..Yes, I believe that at the foot of the cross the ground is level..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 8:21 AM
This is a great message, Debs. I like how you did it as a ballad. That form has such a quality about it. The repetition lets one's thoughts sink in.
Macmillan Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Its SIN-dee. Hi! I especially like the last stanza. Ends just as it should, strong. I finished my short story for the paper and hope to get back into writing and reading tomorrow. We had a lovely day out- preschool, library, restaurant, and a free outdoor concert, Santa in a sleigh and dancing around the tree. PLUS my girl is having no. 2 potty success FINALLY. We are having a potty party tomorrow. (Yeah. I'm weird. A loving weirdo mother. LOL) I'll go back to Dee in a day or two. :) xox
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